Weight loss shouldn’t be about boring salads and restricting your food intake. With these 20 healthy lunch ideas for weight loss, you’ll soon see that you can eat a tasty, satisfying meal and still lose weight.
These meals will not only satisfy any food cravings you might have, but they will also fuel you for your work day. Plus, we’ve included plenty of lunches you can prepare in advance for a busy work day on the move.
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Cobb Salad
Cobb salad is colorful, delicious and healthy. Topped with chicken, bacon, eggs and veggies, this salad will keep your body fueled for whatever comes your way. Plus, this recipe will teach you how to make a delicious red wine vinaigrette!
Smoked Salmon Platter
This colorful recipe will appeal to your eyes and your taste buds! From the smoked salmon to the cream cheese and the rainbow veggies, this platter has everything you need to fuel you for the rest of the day.
Cauliflower Salad
Here you’ll be swapping potatoes with roasted cauliflower for an easy, flavorful, and healthy salad. This crunchy lunch is refreshing and tasty!
Lemon Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowls
Cauliflower rice is the perfect reason to break out your food processor! These simple gluten-free rice bowls are delicious, nutritious and packed with spinach. TIP: These rice bowls are great for meal prep lunches!
Zoodle Salad
If you’re bored with lettuce, this is the recipe for you! Zoodles serve as the base for this delicious salad topped with salami, artichokes, olives, and cheese. TIP: You can swap out the zoodles for spiralized summer squash, cucumbers or beets!
Sausage Egg Muffins
These delicious muffins are full of protein and flavor! Made with fresh veggies, cheese and turkey sausage, these egg muffins are the perfect way to start your day. They’ll give you that food energy you’re looking for in your breakfast.
Quesadillas
This recipe will teach you how to make keto quesadillas at home! Load them up with meat, cheese and jalapenos for that spicy crunch you’ve been craving. Plus, these quesadillas are also gluten-free!
Brussels Sprout Salad
Who knew that Brussels sprouts could taste so good? The sprouts are shaved and topped with almonds, pomegranate seeds and shaved parmesan cheese. Crunchy and full of texture, this salad should be in your lunch rotation! TIP: If pomegranates aren’t your thing, you can use blueberries instead!
Keto Crab Cakes
With only 8 ingredients, these crab cakes are simple and easy to make. Plus, this recipe will show you how to make fresh tartar sauce! TIP: Imitation crab is high in carbs, so make sure you use real crab meat!
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These wraps are perfect for any keto followers who are getting tired of dairy. This juicy chicken is covered in a mouthwatering Asain sauce made with soy sauce, peanut butter and sesame oil. TIP: For an authentic taste and an extra crunch, garnish your wraps with peanuts!
Keto Tuna Salad Nicoise
Calling all tuna lovers! This easy salad has greens, olives, eggs and tuna for a protein-filled lunch. Plus, this recipe will teach you how to make a delicious Nicoise dressing!
Taco-Stuffed Avocados
These stuffed avocados are the keto version of classic Mexican tacos! Filled with ground meat, veggies and spices, these avocado boats will satisfy any taco cravings you have. The best part? These tasty tacos will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days!
Broccoli Salad
Packed with veggies, nuts and bacon, this broccoli salad is full of protein and healthy fats. With only 8 ingredients, this recipe will be easy to make during the lunch rush!
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps are hard to beat, so we’re giving you another great option! These shrimp lettuce wraps are low-carb and easy to make. Plus, this recipe will show you how to make a delicious peanut sauce that you can dip your wraps into.
Keto Egg Salad
Egg salad is a classic dish that’s easy to make and always tasty. This recipe also uses avocado for some added fat and that extra kick of flavor. Plus, this lunch is easy to make in only 15 minutes!
Keto Italian Sub Rollups
These rollups are more like veggie tacos with meat shells instead of tortillas! This delicious recipe only needs 9 ingredients for a protein-filled meal that’ll keep you satisfied until dinner.
Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus
This simple dish is light and delicious. This salmon is topped with a mayo and dijon mustard blend under a crispy layer of parmesan cheese. The best part? You’ll only have one pan to clean when you’re done!
Steak Bites and Zoodles
These mouthwatering steak bites are packed with protein and that delicious garlic butter flavor. As a substitute for pasta noodles, this recipe calls for zucchini that has been spiralized into zoodles. It’ll be ready in only 30 minutes!
Meatballs and Cauliflower Rice
Say goodbye to spaghetti because cauliflower has taken over! These juicy minced meatballs are easy to cook and easy to eat. Serve them over store-bought cauliflower rice for a delicious and healthy meal.
Chicken Veggie Bowls
Chicken veggie bowls are a great way to get protein and fresh vegetables into your diet. This recipe is easy to make, and you can store your veggie bowls in the fridge for up to 4 days. Even better, this recipe swaps out starches for mashed cauliflower!
Easy Healthy Lunch Idea: Taco-Stuffed Avocados Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 avocados large
- 1 pound lean ground meat beef or chicken
- ⅓ cup onions diced
- ⅓ cup tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- salt & pepper to taste
- lime wedges
- Sprig of rosemary to garnish
- Sprig of basil to garnish
Instructions
- Over a pan in medium-high heat, add oil and saute the onions until translucent.
- Add the ground meat and break it with a wooden spoon. Stiring until it cooks through.
- Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander and tomatoes, along with a ¼ cup of water and allow it simmer on low heat until the mixture has significantly reduced. This will be your taco filling.
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Squeeze lime juice over the freshly exposed surface to prevent browning.
- Scoop in generous amounts of the taco filling into each avocado half, and add the basil and rosemary sprigs as garnish and serve.
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